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Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

William "Buddy" Cornett Jr.

William "Buddy" Cornett Jr.

Jul 13, 2021

William B. Cornett, III, better known as Buddy, passed away unexpectedly in his home on or before July 13, 2021. He was a long time resident of Spokane, and was often seen with his German Shepherd, Endie. Buddy was born July 13, 1956, in Augsburg, Germany. He was a football standout at Seventy-First High School, and received a...

Leo Chen

Leo Chen

Jul 11, 2021

Infant Leo Chen passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Womack Army Medical Center. Preceding Leo in death were his maternal grandmother, Jean Finnegan; and his paternal grandfather, We Le Chen.

He is survived by his parents, Ray Chen and Allison Finnegan Chen of Sanford, NC; a sister, Emerson Chen, of the home; maternal...

Kazuko Yamanoha Yara

Kazuko Yamanoha Yara

Jul 10, 2021

Kazuko Yamanoha Yara, 86, of Fayetteville, died in Wilmington, North Carolina on July 10, 2021.  Mrs. Yara was born in Paia, Maui in Hawaii and retired as a bookkeeper at the Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union.

She is survived by her son Michael Yara (wife, Rosario); her daughters Kay Yara, Geri Yara, Lois Yara...

Robert Dale Wiles Sr.

Robert Dale Wiles Sr.

Jul 10, 2021

SGT Robert Dale Wiles Sr (retired), 91, passed away at his home on Saturday July 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Hamilton County, Indiana, to the late Frank C. Wiles and Lovie Mae Hill. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife, Jeanette Wiles, one sister...

John A. Donnan Jr. (Us Army Retired)

John A. Donnan Jr. (Us Army Retired)

Jul 9, 2021

SFC John Ambrose Donnan (Retired), 85, of Fayetteville, passed away July 9, 2021 at his home. SFC Donnan was surrounded by his loved ones for the duration of his final mission and most difficult battle.

SFC Donnan was born on April 29, 1936 in Lancaster, PA to the late John Ambrose Donnan Sr. and...

Wanda Faye Farrar

Wanda Faye Farrar

Jul 3, 2021

Wanda Faye Nance, 75, passed away Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born in Columbus County North Carolina on July 29, 1945, daughter to the late Truett Hudson Nance and Mary Dorothy Freeman-Nance. Wanda graduated High School from Massey Hill Classical High School in 1963....

Susan Ann Turnbull

Susan Ann Turnbull

Jun 28, 2021

Susan Ann Turnbull 81, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 in her home, in Hope Mills, North Carolina. Susan was born to the late Henry Turnbull and Edna Mae Corwin Turbull on February 21, 1940 in Norwich, NY. She spent her younger years attending various area schools and was a member of Blessed Family of God Church in...

Issiah "Zae Bo" Andrew Thill

Issiah "Zae Bo" Andrew Thill

Jun 20, 2021

SPC Issiah ‟Zae Bo” Thill, 24 of Red Springs, NC, passed away June 20, 2021.

SPC Thill was born on May 20, 1997 in Guilford, NC. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 9, 2016 as a Food Service Specialist.

SPC Thill’s awards and decorations include the Army...

Edward Nelson Riley

Edward Nelson Riley

Jun 17, 2021

Edward Nelson Riley, 71, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 17, 2021 with his loving wife of 51 years, Norma Riley by his side. Edward was born in Rochester, New York, to the late William Riley and Evelyn Young. He was proceded in death by his two sisters, Patty Kraft and Debbie Myers.

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Fredrick Wayne Garnett Jr.

Fredrick Wayne Garnett Jr.

Jun 8, 2021

Master Sergeant Fredrick Wayne Garnett, Jr. (Retired) 53, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in his home.

MSG Garnett was born in Starkville, MS on September 9, 1967, son to Fredrick Wayne Garnett Sr. and Gail Shuman. MSG Garnett joined the US Army in 1989 and retired in 2014 completing a total...

Azure Blessing Mclean

Azure Blessing Mclean

Jun 5, 2021

Infant Azure Blessing McLean, our beloved baby girl was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

She entered this world on June 5, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, born to her loving parents, Tamaris Louis McLean and Mercedes Perez.  Many Hearts are truly broken, and...

Daniella Desir Jackson

Daniella Desir Jackson

Jun 5, 2021

Daniella Desir Jackson, 64, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  Daniella was the daughter of Sauveur Desir and Paulette Joseph, who preceded her in death.  She was first and foremost a Woman of God and a faithful member of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Fayetteville, North Carolina. ...

Patricia Dawn (Barr)  Vargas

Patricia Dawn (Barr) Vargas

Jun 5, 2021

Ms. Patricia Dawn Vargas, 52, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in FirstHealth Hospice House.

Patricia was born in Cumberland County on November 25, 1968 to the late Jackie and Judy Delk Barr. Patricia never met a stranger. She loved to talk, dance, smoke cigarettes and eat Chicken Pastry. She also loved the beach...

William Andrew Victor

William Andrew Victor

Jun 2, 2021

William Andrew Victor, 40, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina. William was born in Newburgh, New York on January 3, 1981.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Mae MacNear of Newburgh, New York.

William thoroughly enjoyed working on cars and flipping houses....

Ronnie Dudley Cox

Ronnie Dudley Cox

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Dudley Cox, 69, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, surrounded by family and friends. Ronnie was born in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, to the late T.J. Cox and Minnie Smith Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his four brothers, Durwood Thompson, Olin Thompson, Obey...

Holly Noel Page

Holly Noel Page

May 31, 2021

Ms. Holly Noel Page, 22, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Holly was born in Cumberland County, NC on December 10, 1998, daughter to Gathael Wood and Charles Page. Holly loved life, people and spending time with family and friends. She had a very close bond with her...

Cw3 Lawrence Laverne Spivey (Retired)

Cw3 Lawrence Laverne Spivey (Retired)

May 31, 2021

Lawrence Laverne Spivey, lovingly known to most as Larry, went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2021, at the age of 84. He passed on from this world surrounded by his family.

Larry is survived by his wife, Frances Spivey; his children, Devada Beard (Rob) and Larry Spivey (Tina; stepson, Tyler Salbach);...

Currie Kenneth Dowless

Currie Kenneth Dowless

May 14, 2021

Mr. Currie K. Dowless, 70, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 in his home.

Currie was born in Robeson County, NC on February 25, 1951, son to the late Leroy and Lillian Savage Dowless. Currie retired from Goodyear after 41 years and was the owner of Dowless Christmas Tree Farm. He was an amazing...

Tae Ok King

Tae Ok King

May 11, 2021

Mrs. Tae Ok King, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in her home, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Tae was born in Inchon, Korea on January 23, 1948 to the late Du Hyon Min and Tae Chin Chong. She graduated college with a Bachelor’s Degree and was working on her Master of Divinity degree. She loved music...

George Masami Yara

George Masami Yara

May 9, 2021

MSG George Masami Yara (Retired), 85, of Fayetteville, died on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice located in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born in Lanai City, Hawaii on June 9, 1935. MSG Yara served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, and earned a Green Beret in the Special Forces.

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